Foreign Words

Foreign Words Artist: Boycrazy
Label: Magic Marker
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 678277009424
EAN: 0678277009424
ASIN: B00005ABO6


Release Date: 2001-03-06

Foreign Words


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Tracks:

  1. Stark Street
  2. Bad Things
  3. Apartments
  4. Why Aren't You Free?
  5. Foreign Words
  6. Plastic Bags
  7. Ophelia
  8. Diamonds And Rubies
  9. Through The Walls
  10. UFO
  11. Mrs. Jones
  12. Morning Song

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This Portland, Oregon, combo has been quietly active for the past few years: mainstays Rachel Blumberg and Bryce Edwards have released a great demo tape and 7", appeared on a few compilations, and played around the Pacific Northwest. After taking an extended break to serve as the rhythm section for Elephant 6 associates the Minders, Blumberg and Edwards have assembled their first permanent lineup and recorded <I>Foreign Words</I>, their first proper album. Whereas their previous recordings relied on a Crabs-ish sense of enthusiastic amateurism, <I>Foreign Words</I> is a lush and mature work, built around Edwards' friendly, blasé low vocals and Blumberg's high girl-group harmonies and constantly inventive drumming. Violin, melodica, bowed bass, and various effects unobtrusively peek in at various points, and the effect sounds at times like an update of Left Banke baroque-pop. Which is not to say they've sacrificed their enthusiasm: indeed, "Stark Street," "Apartments," and "UFO" sparkle with the sheer joy of playing music. A welcoming record that doesn't give up all its secrets right away. <I>--Mike Appelstein</I>

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Similar interpretation, different conclusion........2005-12-27

A previous reviewer described Boy Crazy's album 'Foreign Words' as "typical dreamy pop with cute lyrics". I'd generally agree with this assment.

However, I didn't find that the tracks "become rather indistinguisable" with repeated listening. By contrast, it seemed to me the more I listened the more I found distinctive nuances to the many which set them apart.

In particular I found that 'Stark Street' stood out with it's tight blending of theme and smooth composition. Also 'Why Aren't You Free?' really hooked me with earnest lyrics and sweeping melody (part lullaby, part waltz).

2 out of 5 stars

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